LIVONIA, Mich. – Mies Park in Livonia is getting a new ADA-compliant play space this spring.
The play space was purchased in part to a $200,000 grant from GameTime, a play equipment manufacturer, through the mParks 2023 Statewide Funding Initiative.
“A new and ADA-compliant play area was long overdue for the residents around Mies Park,” said Ted Davis, superintendent of Livonia Parks and Recreation. “As part of the NDS Network, we will be able to utilize best practices and have a positive impact on community health.”
The park is located north of Grant Elementary School on West Chicago Street. It will become a PlayCore National Demonstration Site (NDS) Network play area.
“We’re very excited for this play area to open,” Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan said. “The previous play area lacked accessibility and features that our residents deserve, and this new space will provide a spot for families to enjoy and create memories for years to come.”
Crews began removing the old play area equipment in March. The new equipment will be delivered in early April. It should take about six weeks to install the new equipment, depending on weather.
Wayne County contributed $65,000 toward the $400,000 cost of the play area. Livonia received an mParks Promotes Play Initiative Award for the project at the Michigan Recreation and Parks Annual Conference.